Girl’s Room In Bloom
June 1, 2009
Over the weekend I finally finished my five year old daughter’s bedroom. Take a tour through this bloom filled room with me, and remember all of the DIY projects that contributed to the final result.
The window panels shown below are simple sheers in blush pink and in white to allow for plenty of light, with a glass knob rod from Target. She has a inside mount shade underneath that blocks light for naps or bedtime.
The silk covered tufted bench you’ll remember from this thrift store transformation.
The pillows were $6 each on clearance at Pier One. I added the cabbage rose with some hot glue.
The bedding was a bit of a splurge. It is the Bedding of Roses from the Land of Nod, with matching euro shams. I had contemplated making my own version with two flat sheets and some ruffle trim, but because this was the perfect shade of blush pink, I bought the set instead.
When I saw this bedding in the catalog, it reminded me of this Versace dress that Carrie wore in the last episode of SATC in Paris. There’s just something about girls and ruffles that appeals to me.
The personalized bolster pillow I embroidered myself, then added some ribbon detail. The paisley pillow was $10 at Marshalls.
Next to her bed is a nightstand that I bought for $3 from a yard sale last year. I painted it white, and then spray painted the decorative pull a soft pink. The jewelry holder I made last week with this project. I bought this handmade doll several years ago at a local shop.
Next to the nightstand sits a dollhouse, built by Mr. CG many years ago. It sits on my old coffee table from college. The table is not attractive, so I hid it under the gathered tablecloth I sewed from some Waverly fabric, again in paisley print. We hide toys and shoes underneath the skirt. All of her dollhouse furniture is kept organized in some baskets from Michael’s and some hat boxes from the Land of Nod.
Above the dollhouse is a shelf I found at the Goodwill for $12. Sitting on the shelf is a family painting done by Mr. CG’s Aunt Emily.
The painting’s edges were unfinished so rather than framing it, I simply trimmed it with hot glue and some chocolate brown satin ribbon.
Then there is the girly glamorous closet I featured in this post. I just love the beaded velvet curtains, the striped wall, and the green ‘Dresses’ sign above.
Next to the closet is last month’s painted cabinet project sitting below, with the oak painted mirror from this project hung above.
On the dresser is an antique milk glass vase with some peonies. These blooms were gift wrap embellishments that I bought from Papyrus and then stuck in some floral foam. The fringed table runner is made from just a bit of toile I with a simple sew project.
Behind the door are some sweet little hooks for holding all things girly, like purses or ballerina tutus. I will use them to hold sweaters and her robe as well. In the corner is the cherry tree mural from this project.
On the cherry tree wall is the sweet little green painted desk from this project that I bought from a local thrift store for less than $10. The vanity stool is from this project. She has two of them, and uses them for impromptu tea parties.
Above her desk is a mirrored hutch for her bell collection. I purchase an antique bell for my daughter “Belle” every year for her birthday - I’m just sentimental like that.
And I cannot part with the little ballet slippers that she has long since outgrown. They make great decor !
I like having the extra shelving in the room for a rotating display of favorite things.
So here it is, finally finished. I have one issue. I can’t decide if I like this whimsical brown birdcage hanging above her bed. Is it cute, or clutter?
Here is the bed without the birdcage:
The bed was a floor sample I picked up at a local shop for $300 when she was only one (and it was in storage for a year). I couldn’t resist the look, and the price. And if you’re curious, the chandelier I made myself in this project many months back. The canopy was made with last week’s Velcro solution.
This one’s pretty happy with her lovely little space:
So friends, give me your two cents, on the birdcage, and the room.
Tags: girl's room, painted, staining, thrift store find
OMG!! What a beautiful room, you daughter must love it!! You did such a wonderful job…Ok about the bird cage. I like it with out. The bed is such a statement, I don’t think you need anything else.
This room has given my some great ideas. Thank you.
Oh that room makes me feel pretty just looking at it! What an amazing job you did! I get so much inspiration from your blog!! Thank you! Oh – and I like it without the birdcage! :0)
GORGEOUS! I love the bird cage.
It's all so very lovely! I say keep the bird cage…I love it!!
Beautiful beyond words! I remember revamping many items with a coat of paint when my child was young!! It was so much fun to see her reaction. Your daughter must be thrilled, any girl would be! So sparkly fresh and pretty. Love the color combination's!! She'll treasure it I'm sure!!
It is like a dream room!! Love all the colors, ruffles (specially) and all that soft pink. Simply beautiful!
It is beautiful, you deserve an A-that's alot of work to pull that together. I'd let the bird cage go, there's already another one in the room and it detracts from the bed.
That has to be *THE* loveliest shade of pink I have ever seen. The room is truly beautiful. You did an absolutely wonderful job with it.
You are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Great job you sassy DIY queen! That girl must be FLOATING! Love how you brought it all together with such a wonderful pink satin bow! Hee hee! The suspense was worth it! Awesome!
Looks awesome! I love all of the ideas!! Thanks for sharing. I think the bird cage is cool but overkill.
Oh.My.Gah. If I had a room like this as a child, I probably would still be living @ home. It's like a charming English rose garden!
You certainly have an eye for details, K. What I esp. love is that there are so many DIY elements so Belle truly has a one-of-a-kind room!
And I actually love the whimsy of the birdcage so I vote keep.
Would you mind terribly if I just moved into that room with Bella?
The room is FABULOUS! So girly and adorable.
I vote for without the birdcage.
It's absolutely beautiful! I wish it were my room!
I can't decide about the bird cage. I think I like it better without.
Wow wow wow. Just absolutely adorable. I wish I was your neighbor! My vote is for 'no' on the birdcage.
It's a little girls dream room! I love it and want one of my own! LOL
Love the room!! Wish I could do one for my granddaughter–she'd love it. I like the bed without the birdcage.
Can I please move in? She cannot truly appreciate it like I can.
It's a girl's dream.
I am not a huge fan of the birdcage, but I think its cause the color makes it pop too much. I wonder if it were a softer color, woudl I like itmore? maybe a pale, muted green?
PS – Hit us with the before, sister.
That bedroom is absolutely beautiful! It would be perfect for me if I were 5. Okay, I'd live in it now! I'd move the birdcage personally, but it's not bad where it is.
Hi Kate, I had to come out of lurking and say that this is absolutely fabulous!!! Your eye for detail is astonishing.I think that the bird-cage would have to go…
Gorgeous! That room would inspire any child's make believe!
Absolutely beautiful Kate! Wow. Stunning. What a lovely space.
I'm a puddle of girly ooze. This really is a little girl's dream come true. It's sooo unique. You are the sweetest momma ever, too, with those bells that you get for her each year. I hope that she has them forever, and can show them to all of the girls in her life for years and years.
We totally need to see the before pics. And I vote no on the birdcage. I actually went back and forth, but the bed is so beautiful… It's really cute, but I like it better in the picture without it there. *Sniff*
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What a perfectly darling little girls’ room! I love the birdcage. You don’t necessarily miss it when it isn’t there, but when it is it just completes that space. Great work, Kate. Really.
gorgeous! i love this little room – it’s perfect for a little girly girl and to grow with too! i’m loving the tree mural!! what is the paint color?
Kate. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! Love it…way to go. I love everything about it. I vote for no birdcage. ADORABLE.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE ROOM and I really like the birdcage a lot. Please bring on the BEFORES. ^_^
Fantastic room!! It all pulled together so beautifully. I vote no on the birdcage, but think it’ll still look great even if you leave it.
What a beautiful room! Any little girl would be happy to call that home.
I’m saving the closet in my idea file. 
Absolutely adorable. I wish my little girls could be spoiled with a room like this. Unfortunately, their Momma has no skills. I do think you should nix the birdcage though. It really detracts from the gorgeousness of the bed.
Her room is absolutely glamorous!! I love it, the only think more beautiful than that room is your little girl. Rock on!
I love the birdcage, just not over the bed. Can it sit on one of the tree limb shelves? The room is sugary sweet and very well executed. I like things so clean and streamlined I would have a hard time letting my imagination take me far enough into my feminine side to create a room like this. I guess that’s why my daughter’s room is shades of brown and sage green. Poor kid
Congrats on completing such a beautiful project (series of projects!)
it’s incredible. so soft and feminine! i especially love the closet.
This room is beautiful through and through. I love the chandelier and the little touches like the flower on the pillow. The bedding was worth the splurge…darling. I say no birdcage. Like it better w/o. Nice job!
Its beautiful!
So…where do I start?!! This room simply~Stunning!! I love the soft pretty colors and all the details! The bedding…love it! Canopy, dresser, closet, bench all the details! It turned out so great and I am sure your daughter loves her room!! Thank you for sharing your great photos and such creative talent~Your blog has fast become one of my favorites!! Oh, thank you for stopping by and becoming a follower on mine! I am looking forward to knowing you better. Have a great week!
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I love the birdcage – it’s one of my favourite things in the whole room. That and the desk – fantastic.
I totally heart this room, I wish I had kids, especially a girly girl so that I could decorate something as fabulous as your girl’s room.
Yes on the birdcage, it looks so cute up there by the bed. You could even get a pretty bird on Etsy to hang in there.
I’d love to know what color/brand paint the walls are. Gorgeous!
I think I like it without the bird cage. It’s too dark for that corner and steals some of the lime light
So gorgeous!
You did a fabulous job with this room! It’s beautiful. I vote no on the bird cage – it takes away from the bed.
Kate, this is about the prettiest little girl's room I've ever seen. Lots of personal details & special things that you DIY'd, I just love it. And I love the birdcage too. Great job on a special room for your daughter!
Simply Stunning!! When I saw the first photo of Bella’s room, I thought for sure it was from a high end magazine. You did an outstanding job! I’m going to show my daughter-in-law. We’ve been trying to come up with ideas for Dahlia’s room.
What is the wall color? A pale mint green or blue? It’s the perfect backdrop.
Bella is just precious!! I know you’ve heard this a million times, but cherish every moment. They grow up so fast. Before you know it, she’ll be as tall as you are and borrowing your clothes. =)
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Teri
Oh…the birdcage is a really sweet touch!!
That is the MOST BEAUTIFUL little girls room! I love it! I don’t have any kids yet, but if I had a little girl, that’s exactly what I would want her room to look like!!
Amazing! I’d LOVE to see before photos. And I thought I really liked the bird cage, but then when I saw the picture without it, I think I like that better. Does your little lady have any input?
The room is beautiful! Oh to be 5 again
I love the birdcage…not usually a fan of birds and birdcages but I seem to be coming around with an appreciation.
Her room is so pretty and girly! Not sure about the birdcage.
Love the room!! – My daughter no longer loves pink and girly so I am living vicariously through you!! Definitely want to see the before pictures!! No to the birdcage!! You did a great job. I especially love the the dresser – as solution to the home of the stuffed animals.
I like the bircage – especially since there is a tree in the room. Whichever way you decide to go – it will still be a divine room! I would have loved to have something like this when I was a litte girl!